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Hearty Rye Melts Recipe

When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served. “Hanky panky”—as it’s often called around here—is traditionally served at Derby Day parties, but at our home it’s become a year-round favorite.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:12 servings

Hearty Rye Melts Recipe

When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served. “Hanky panky”—as it’s often called around here—is traditionally served at Derby Day parties, but at our home it’s become a year-round favorite.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

1/2 pound Jones Dairy Farm All Natural Pork Sausage Roll

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), shredded

24 slices snack rye bread

Fresh parsley sprigs, stems removed

Directions

1.In a large skillet, cook the beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add chili powder and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Spread a heaping tablespoonful onto each slice of bread. Place on a baking sheet.

2. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges of bread begin to crisp. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Yield: 2 dozen.

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dennybro User ID: 1724885137674

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2011

"We make a similar take on this. One lb sausage like Bob Evans. One lb Velvetta. Loaf of small cocktail rye bread. Brown sausage, drain, cut-up velvetta in sausage and melt all through. Mix well. spoon one heaping tbls on each rye. Put on a baking sheet. 350 for 10 min.

yum"

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treeya User ID: 239713286548

Reviewed Dec. 5, 2009

"My family has made these for almost 15 years. It has become a Sunday Football appetizer."